The Palm & The Desert=Palm Desert. The shadows just had to be painted. Aquabord, 8 x 8”, over about 4 days, plein air. #artistonbluesky #art #watercolor #watercolorpainting #catherinetwomey #creativemark #artistmaker #californiadreamin #painting #artist #pleinair

"Beaver Skull, Winter Light", 6 X 6" Contemporary Fresco on Aquabord. An old friend revisited in a new media and different light. Yes, he/she is smiling.

#dogandponyshow #ashevilleartist #watwercolorpainting #nature #catherinetwomey #contemporarygallery #collectors #ampersandaquabord

Doing research for my equine series. Meet Apollo, a 19 year old bundle of joy to ride. No, we don't jump - just enjoying each other. I love paints. #painting #oilpainting #painting #oils #walk #trot #canter #twomey #catherinetwomey #flow #contemporary #award #awardwinning #woolworthwalk #art

Sketch for future painting. Will I go blind from all those stripes? Zebra herd in the Timbavati, South Africa. #zebraherd #animalpainting #zebras #dogandponyshow #ashevilleartist #painting #painting #watwercolorpainting #nature #twomey #catherinetwomey #catherinetwomey #art #artistonbluesky

Plein air painted at the Hillside site in Hot Springs, NC. In the 1800's, the land up the mountainside was farmed; just remnants remain now. A gorgeous fall day. Oil, 9 X 12" on panel. #painting #painting #oils #nature #catherinetwomey #artcommission #impressionism #preservingapicturesqueamerica

"The Gathering" has been accepted into Upmarket Gallery's "Art from the Heart" exhibition. Opening is 11/28 from 5 - 8 pm. Contemporary fresco on Ampersand Aquabord, 18 X 24". #blueskyartist #art #ampersandaquabord #catherinetwomey #pisgahinn #blueridgemountains #sunsetpainting #ashevilleartist

First layer Work in Progress, a contemplative fox tucked into nature. Ampersand Aquabord with QOR pigments, 11 x 14”. Many layers to go. #painting #oil painting #painting #nature #art #catherinetwomey #contemporarygallery #collector #collectors #commission #wildlife #foxes #dogandponyshowavl

Just sold the rights to this "Da Vinci Horse: The Piaffe Revealed" illustration for a book cover on "Castration Trauma", soon to be published. What can I say? It's an issue. #davincihorse #artistonbluesky #art #horseanatomy #artisticsoul #artist #equine #equestrian #catherinetwomey

Sassafras. Native Americans used infusions made from its root bark as a remedy to treat fevers, diarrhea, and rheumatism. It was also used to scent perfume and even as a flavoring for root beer. Photoshop. #art #artistonbluesky #blueskyartist #catherinetwomey #sassafras #plantpainting

Thanks much to Woolworth Walk Gallery at 25 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville for the sale of this original oil, "Soul Of The Deer." The work is 9 X 12", infused with copper. Thrilled! #catherinetwomey #woolworthwalk #artcommission #art #deerpainting #deerskull #deeranatomy #animalportrait

Very excited that Saluda Studios Gallery (preservationthroughart.org) has sold "The Island", a 12 X 12" oil. #painting #oil painting #painting #oils #nature #twomey #catherinetwomey #catherinetwomey #flow #contemporary #contemporaryart #award #internationalart #galleryart #artistsofbluesky #art

Work In Progress WIP; African elephant and calf, at Kruger National Park. This pair were stirring up a dust cloud to deter the flies; 50' away and yes, shaking in my boots. #africanelephants #timbavati #southafricansafari #motherandbaby #workinprogress #wip #krugernationalpark #catherinetwomey

Anna Marie Island beach, sunset. The slice of sky opened with intense beauty and contrast. Acrylic on canvas, sold. #aritstsofbluesky #artistsonblusky #sunsetpainting #annamarieisland #skypainting #skycontrast #blueandgold #catherinetwomey1 #catherinetwomey #ashevilleartist

Iridescence. Night sky. Galaxies. Mystery. This too will pass. "Atmospherica", 24 X 24" on aluminum, pigments, gold, silver, copper. Sold. #artistsonbluesky #iridescence #landscapepainting #creative #art #catherinetwomey

Take me away, to spring - when I hope I can sleep again. Dogwoods from the front yard, oil on panel, sold. #dogwoods #springflowers #whiteflowers #dogwoodtree #stilllife #art #whiteblossoms #catherinetwomey

Yesterday I spied a daffodil in bloom. Just a hint of spring. The mornings are lightening sooner. The daylily bodies are greening up. There is much hope in the air. #dogwood #springblooms #wonderofnature #oilpainting #artistart #catherinetwomey